Part-time Speech Language Pathologist

The Parish School•Houston, TX

19d•Onsite

About The Position

Speech-language pathologists evaluate, diagnose and treat individuals of all ages with speech and language disorders. One of our areas of expertise is the diagnosis and treatment of Childhood Apraxia of Speech (CAS) including the Kaufman-Speech to Language Methods (K-SLP) methodology. We also incorporate the Social Thinking framework into our one on one and group sessions with our clients. We are a clinic located on the campus of The Parish School and treat children at the school as well as children in the community who are diagnosed with SLI, Autism and other developmental delays The Carruth Center provides child-centered, developmentally appropriate and impactful therapy services to children and their families through collaboration, meaningful connections and quality interventions. The Carruth Center is a non-profit organization.

Requirements

Master’s degree in Communication Sciences and Disorders.
Current license as a Speech Pathologist in the state of Texas
Graduate of Speech Pathologist program from accredited by the American Speech and Hearing Association and holds a certificate of clinical competence granted by the American Speech and Hearing Association (CCC-SLP).
Current CPR Certification.

Nice To Haves

Experience in diagnosing and treating apraxia of speech strongly preferred.
Training in Social Thinking techniques preferred.
Experience and expertise working with children on the autism spectrum.
Highly proficient in MS Office applications.

Responsibilities

Diagnoses and evaluates speech and language skills as related to educational, medical, social, and psychological factors.
Plans, directs, or conducts therapeutic interventions to habilitate communicative skills of children with communication disorders.
Provides regular updates, counseling and guidance regarding speech and language disorders and therapy to individuals and their families.
Reviews individual files to obtain background information prior to evaluation to determine appropriate tests and to ensure that adequate information is available.
Administers, scores, and interprets specialized speech and language tests.
Develops and implements individualized plans for assigned clients to meet individual needs, interests, and abilities.
Evaluates and monitors individuals throughout the therapeutic process.
Reviews treatment plan, and assesses individual performance to modify, change, or write new programs.
Maintains records as required by law, establishment's policy, and administrative regulations.
Attends meetings and conferences and participates in other activities to promote professional growth.
Instructs individuals to monitor their own speech and provides ways to practice new skills.
Acts as consultant to educational, medical, and other professional groups.
Serves as consultant to classroom teachers and others in the client’s community to incorporate speech and language development activities into daily schedule.